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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. First Solar's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF367 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF1,452 Mil.
First Solar's pretax margin was 43.49%.
During the past 13 years, First Solar's highest Pretax Margin was 33.94%. The lowest was -18.50%. And the median was 8.84%.
During the past 13 years, First Solar's highest Pretax Margin was 33.94%. The lowest was -18.50%. And the median was 8.84%.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
First Solar Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
First Solar Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for First Solar's Pre-Tax Income can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
XSWX:FSLR vs NXT, ENPH, SEDG: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, First Solar's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
First Solar Pre-Tax Income vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, First Solar's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Solar's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF1,452 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) has a Pre-Tax Income of CHF1,452 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on First Solar and its competitors.
Is First Solar's Pre-Tax Income too high?
First Solar's current Pre-Tax Income is CHF1,452 Mil. Overall, First Solar has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Solar's Pre-Tax Income compare to NXT and ENPH?
First Solar's Pre-Tax Income of CHF1,452 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pre-Tax Income for a Semiconductors company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on First Solar and its competitors. First Solar's current Pre-Tax Income is CHF1,452 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Solar stock overvalued right now?
First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) has a current Pre-Tax Income of CHF1,452 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF147.35, compared to a current price of CHF192.04 — trading 30.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is CHF1,452 Mil. First Solar's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Solar (XSWX:FSLR), the current Pre-Tax Income is CHF1,452 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Solar stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF192.04 is trading 30.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF147.35.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:FSLR:
Pre-Tax Income: CHF1,452 Mil
GF Value™: CHF147.35 vs. price of CHF192.04 (30.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FSLR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems for use in utility-scale development projects. The company's solar modules use cadmium telluride to convert sunlight into electricity. This is commonly called thin-film technology. First Solar is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer. It has production lines in Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States, and India.
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